Buffett
Britishnoun
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Warren Buffett in 2001 famously said that comparing the stock market’s value to GDP was one of his favorite rules of thumb for working out whether it was overvalued or undervalued.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Buffett himself has often highlighted mistakes in his retail investments, calling a 1966 deal to buy a Baltimore department store one of his biggest mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Cathie Wood and Warren Buffett couldn’t be more different when it comes to investing styles.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Buffett once praised Costco, one of Munger’s favorite companies, for its ability to “surprise and delight” its customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Buffett had had trouble with people, too, in his youth.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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